Our reader poll today asks: Have you ever struggled with the right way to use the power of your position? – Never — I’ve always wielded power very responsibly: 22% – Sometimes — I’ve made an occasional mistake: 72% – Often — I have trouble wielding power appropriately: 4% – All the time — I tend to abuse the power of my position: 1% The Perils of Power. Being in a leadership role brings great responsibility with the power that comes along with it. While you might not abuse your power on a regular basis, even one small slip can be devastating. To avoid those issues, be aware of the major power mistakes you can make and actively avoid them. Put policies, practices, processes, and procedures in place to maintain fairness and prevent overstepping your bounds. It only takes one bad decision to change people’s perceptions of you and see you as a power-hungry tyrant. Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below! – Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC Did you enjoy this post?  If so, I highly encourage you to take about 30 seconds to become a regular subscriber to this blog.  It’s free, fun, practical, and only a few emails a week (I promise!).  SIGN UP HERE to get the thoughtLEADERS blog conveniently delivered right to your inbox!

Our reader poll today asks: Have you ever had difficulty quitting something but found it was a great decision? – Yes — I’ve left something I liked, but it turned out great in the end: 81% – Yes — I’ve left something I liked, but it was the wrong decision to leave: 9% – No — I’ve never quit anything, although I probably should have: 9% – No — I’ve never quit, and that’s always been the right choice: 1% Close one door and open another. It’s not easy leaving something you enjoy but there are those times you absolutely need to. Whether it’s a job, a role, or an interest, walking away from something that’s no longer right for you can be a frightening proposition. But when you know it’s the right thing to do, rest easy knowing that many others have left things before you only to find things worked out great. See these poll results for evidence. So, be deliberate and thoughtful but do make your decision and move on. Great new things are awaiting! Do you agree with these poll results? Let us know in the comments below! – Mike Figliuolo at thoughtLEADERS, LLC Did you enjoy this post?  If so, I highly encourage you to take about 30 seconds to become a regular subscriber to this blog.  It’s free, fun, practical, and only a few emails a week (I promise!).  SIGN UP HERE to get the thoughtLEADERS blog conveniently delivered right to your inbox!